At the University of Pittsburgh (or Pitt,” to its undergraduates), students enjoy “a large, urban campus that is very involved in its city.” One undergrad comments, “I love its location, and it has a great reputation.” At this public research university, students feel encouraged that “everyone can succeed academically and feel like part of a community.” Partly due to its large size (and approximately 19,000 undergrads), “Pitt is a school that provides students with a plethora of opportunities, both inside and outside the classroom.” In terms of academic offerings, a wide range of programs stand out, many within STEM fields: Pitt “has an amazing engineering school,” its “nursing program is well known and respected,” it has “one of the best physical therapy programs” in the Northeast, a “great pharmacy program,” “strong Neuroscience department, and a “guaranteed medical program.” Across the board, students feel that at Pitt they’re receiving “a strong education with a down-to-earth mindset.” Often, Pitt undergrads report that “professors are amazing within my major and my overall academic experience has been amazing because of them,” and that faculty “are willing to write letters of recommendation, give extra help, and go beyond what is required.”

University of Pittsburgh undergrads repeatedly assert that “there is no typical student” at Pitt: “The population is too diverse, and I honestly believe that any student can fit in and find their niche.” “Students fit in by valuing differences” and because they all want the same thing: “academic success with a little fun.” They view themselves as “studious and friendly,” “very down to earth,” and “kind, driven in their own way, curious, and respectful.” They’re “hard workers” who are “proud to call Pitt home.” Pitt is all about “educating the whole student, and “offers more opportunities than any one student could experience—so as a student you should seize as many of these opportunities as you can!”

Using their university-issued “free bus pass,” Pitt undergrads love to “take advantage of the free entertainment and cultural experiences around campus, such as museums” and “many bars and restaurants,” meaning that at a vibrant urban university, “there is never a lack of things to do.” On campus, the program council is constantly planning events that are interesting and fun for any undergrad to attend.” “Hockey is a major pastime here,” and “basketball games are definitely a big component to having fun.” “Life can be kind of hectic,” since “students are busy with extracurricular activities and school,” but “life here is great for those who want to live in a city.”

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